Ravi
How to say it: RAH-vee · /ˈrɑːviː/
From Sanskrit meaning 'sun' - name of the Hindu sun god Surya and widely used in India.
Ravi was the 1,095th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 160 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #635 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,095 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 160 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,720 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #635 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the best showing yet for Ravi. At its high in the 2020s, further growth looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Quietly soft and breathy with a nature mood, Ravi feels bright with sky and mythic touches. Arjun pairs in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ravi is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hindi.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ravi
- Ravi Shankar (1920–2012)Indian sitar player
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (born 1954)Indian politician
- Ravi Shastri (born 1962)Indian cricket coach, former player and commentator
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